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... panel 2-34 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-35 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10...
... panel 2-34 2.9 Onboard LEDs 2-35 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 3-6 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.3.4 Menu items 3-10 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-10 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-10...
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... menus. ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
... menus. ix About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the...
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xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1... without notice. button 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x TPU switch 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in...
xiii M5A88-V EVO specifications summary Back panel I/O ports Internal connectors / switches / buttons BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Accessories Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse Combo port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1... without notice. button 1 x Core Unlocker switch 1 x TPU switch 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI2.0a, SM BIOS 2.5, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Drivers ASUS Update ASUS utilities Anti-Virus software (OEM version) 2 x Serial ATA 6.0Gb/s cables 1 x 2-in...
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... your PC's loading. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The...
... your PC's loading. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to update the BIOS without using a bootable floppy disk or an OS-based utility. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The...
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...that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 3. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after... cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ...
...that the BIOS has been restored to memory tuning requirement, the system automatically reboots when each timing set of failsafe settings. Chapter 2 3. M5A88-V EVO M5A88-V EVO MemOK! A message will appear during the tuning process, the system continues memory tuning after turning on the ASUS website at www.asus.com after... cause system boot failure, and the DRAM_LED near the MemOK! switch Installing DIMMs that you download and update to the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. • If you turn off the system and reinstall the DIMM before using the MemOK! ...
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... except in the following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on these utilities. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
... except in the following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. The following circumstances: • An error message appears on these utilities. If there is potentially risky. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-1 We recommend that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the motherboard support DVD and a USB flash drive...
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... the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or...
... the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through a network or...
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... a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Chapter 3 5. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. M5A88VEV.ROM ASUS M5A88-V EVO M5A88VEV Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit...
... a file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. Chapter 3 5. Fom the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. M5A88VEV.ROM ASUS M5A88-V EVO M5A88VEV Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to avail all its features. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit...
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... or an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.24 Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note...
... or an OS‑based utility. Chapter 3 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V4.24 Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C: Note...
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... the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-5 The system ...requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the motherboard ...
... the system while updating the BIOS! When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. To ensure system compatibility and stability, we recommend that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it to a USB flash drive. Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-5 The system ...requires you want to use the newer BIOS file, download the file at support.asus.com and save it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the motherboard ...
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...FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the.... 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to ...
...FreeDOS prompt, type d: and press to switch the disk from the ASUS website at http:// support.asus.com and save the BIOS file and BIOS Updater to update BIOS in DOS environment 1. C:\>d: D:\> 3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The actual utility screen displays may not be same as the.... 2. Download the latest BIOS file and BIOS Updater from Drive C (optical drive) to show the BIOS Boot Device Select Menu. 3.2.4 ASUS BIOS Updater The ASUS BIOS Updater allows you can use as a backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When the ASUS Logo appears, press to ...
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Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-7 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is any key to save the file. 1. Press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight ...free space to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To back up the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater: Ensure that the USB flash drive is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the...
Note Saving BIOS: Chapter 3 ASUS M5A88-V EVO 3-7 D:\>bupdater /oOLDBIOS1.rom Filename Extension The [filename] is done, press any key to return to the DOS prompt. When BIOS backup is any key to save the file. 1. Press any user-assigned filename with no more than eight ...free space to continue. ASUSTek BIOS Updater for the extension. 2. At the FreeDOS prompt, type bupdater /o[filename] and press . Backing up the current BIOS To back up the current BIOS file using the BIOS Updater: Ensure that the USB flash drive is done! The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the...
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ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M5A88VEV.ROM 2097152 2010-01-11 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/...
ASUSTek BIOS Updater for DOS V1.18 [09/11/19] Current ROM BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: M5A88VEV.ROM 2097152 2010-01-11 17:30:48 Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/...
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... to display the submenu. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Tools Version 0207 O.C. Profile 3 Status O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. When you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Tools Version 0207 Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Profile 8 Status : Not Installed...
... to display the submenu. M5A88-V EVO BIOS Setup Tools Version 0207 O.C. Profile 3 Status O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. When you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Tools Version 0207 Exit Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. 3.9 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Profile 8 Status : Not Installed...
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... you to run the utility. Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. ASUSTek O.C. Load CMOS Profiles. Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Profile Utility V2.24 Current CMOS BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown... such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save your CMOS settings in the Save to sub-item. In the Name...
... you to run the utility. Profile Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. ASUSTek O.C. Load CMOS Profiles. Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Profile Utility V2.24 Current CMOS BOARD: M5A88-V EVO VER: 0207 (H:00 B:05) DATE: 03/21/2011 Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown... such as a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! • We recommend that you to save your CMOS settings in the Save to sub-item. In the Name...